Sue Bird expected to join NBC for WNBA coverage this season

Sue Bird won’t be off the TV screen for long! Reportedly, after ESPN decided to go in a different direction and end The Bird & Taurasi Show, Bird is expected to join NBC and Peacock for their WNBA coverage this season. The exact role hasn’t been set in stone yet, so we’ll have to stay tuned to find out if she’ll be in the studio, on game broadcasts, or both.

NBC is making a comeback to WNBA coverage for the first time since 2002, and they have already finalized their roster of play-by-play announcers. Some familiar names like Noah Eagle and Michael Grady will be on board, but the official role for Bird is still up in the air. It’s exciting to see her potentially joining this talented team!

Since retiring from her stellar WNBA career in 2022, Bird has kept herself busy managing the USA Women’s Basketball National Team and even becoming a part-owner of her former team, the Seattle Storm. She’s also co-hosting two podcasts with her wife, Megan Rapinoe, through her media company Togethxr. With all these accomplishments under her belt, Bird’s expertise and insight will surely make a valuable addition to NBC’s WNBA coverage this season.